Back-to-school sales to take advantage of right now

Jill Courtney, right, shops for school supplies for her sons, Will, left, and Reid, not seen, at a Target store in St. Joseph, Mo. in 2014. As the summer days start dwindling down, the back-to-school sales are heating up.

Whether your household has a month of summer vacation left, or your little ones go back to the grind next week, there's no reason to skip all the ongoing Back to School sales. Get ready to study up on savings, because we've gathered all the best discounts on kids' clothes, backpacks, electronics, and more in one convenient list. You'll also want to bookmark this page, as we'll be adding even more sales and discounts as the Back to School season continues.

The Best Back to School Sales

OshKosh B'Gosh:Up to 50% off kids' clothes; couponsDetails: Prices have already been discounted by up to 50% storewide during this 2-day event, but coupons make it better! Get an extra 15% off via coupon code "15OFFJUL", or 20% off orders of $40 or more via coupon code "JULYOKBG". Best of all, everything ships for free. Sale ends July 29.

6pm:Up to 76% off clothes and accessoriesDetails: Everyone can score awesome Back-to-School gear during this sale, from your pre-K kids to your college-bound teens. Shop for clothes, shoes, backpacks, and more, all marked up to 76% off regular prices.

Sears:Up to 60% off kids' clothes; extra 15% to 25% off via coupon code "BEYOU"Details: Stack coupon code "BEYOU" with the ongoing discounts in this sale to save an extra 15% off a wide selection of clothes and accessories for kids. Better yet, buy more than $50 worth of items and the same code will take 25% off your order. Choose in-store pickup to dodge shipping fees (which start at around $6), or spend more than $59 to bag free shipping on most orders. Deal ends August 1.

eBay:Up to 60% off select itemsDetails: Shop for everything from bedding to clothes to laptops during this eBay sale, offered by various third-party vendors. You'll save up to 60% off regular prices, and score free shipping on most items.

Staples:Extra $50 off laptops and desktops for studentsDetails: Students and faculty with valid .edu email addresses can score a unique coupon that takes an extra $50 off select laptops and desktops. (Enter your .edu address to receive the coupon via email.) Even better, Staples Rewards members receive free shipping on all orders. (Not a member? It's free to join.) Offer ends September 19.

Wayfair:Up to 96% off furniture and decorDetails: Save up to 96% off a selection of kid- and dorm-friendly furniture and decor, with prices starting from $7.99. (The banner suggests savings of up to 70% off, but we found stronger discounts within the sale.) Shipping starts at $4.99, but orders over $49 qualify for free shipping.

Remington College:Free kids' haircuts in AugustDetails: Throughout the month of August, Remington College Cosmetology Schools will offer kids' haircuts for free to children 17 and under. Plus, each salon will be collecting school supplies for the local community, and anyone who donates will also receive a haircut, manicure, or pedicure for free. Click here to find a location near you.

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